The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo (19 - ..)
€ 26,100
€ 20,200
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 2.0 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.5
71.2
80.4
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
165.3
104.8
172
165.3 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
3029 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3979 lb
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.83 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
1K
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
▶ REPLAY
21.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
21.95 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
55 mpg
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
39 mpg
city
44 mpg
57 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
712 mi
Range
693 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
712 mi
693 mi
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
98.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
81.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
81.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
